"We're trying so hard to not be human. And it's killing us." - Allison Crow
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Allison Crow in this Throwback conversation as they explore how balancing leadership with personal vulnerability creates authentic connections. Their conversation dives deep into how successful entrepreneurs can overcome limiting beliefs about community while honoring their true human experience.
Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.
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Timestamps:
0:01 - Introduction begins
1:49 - Conversation warmly begins
2:14 - Niiamah shares connection
3:04 - First meeting story
5:11 - Allison acknowledges impact
6:21 - Discussion about communities
7:10 - Memberships and collectives
8:16 - Importance of community
10:20 - Virtual vs physical presence
11:15 - Nervous system science
13:45 - Connection throughout US
15:28 - Heart and community connection
18:58 - Personal isolation experience
22:42 - Finding community again
25:13 - Discussing inner vitality
26:44 - Missing community elements
29:24 - Embracing real experiences
31:36 - Fear of aloneness
32:24 - Acknowledging life seasons
37:27 - No going back
40:08 - Embracing life's complexity
43:37 - The wild edge theme
44:01 - Gratitude for authenticity
46:41 - Making real choices
48:21 - Allison's contact information
50:22 - Final wisdom exchange
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This episode was initially published on 7/25/2024
